WorkSafe ACT
WorkSafe ACT
ACT WHS regulator. Also administers portable long service leave schemes including the 2026 expansion to hospitality and beauty.
5
Obligations enforced
0
Enforcement actions tracked
2
Scope topics
Obligations enforced by WorkSafe ACT (5)
- criticalCWLTHManage psychosocial hazards at work
WHS duty extends to psychosocial hazards — workload, bullying, harassment, role conflict.
- criticalCWLTHComply with the respirable crystalline silica workplace exposure limit (0.05 mg/m³)
From 1 December 2026 the 0.05 mg/m³ silica standard becomes a legally binding workplace exposure limit (WEL).
- criticalCWLTHHold a Construction Induction (White Card) before construction site work
All construction site workers must have completed nationally recognised induction training (CPCWHS1001).
- highACTRegister for ACT portable long service leave (hospitality / beauty)
ACT extends portable LSL to cafés, restaurants, accommodation, hair and beauty from 1 January 2027 (deferred from 1 July 2026).
- highCWLTHHold a High Risk Work Licence for HRWL classes
Forklift, crane, scaffolding, dogging, rigging, EWP and other high-risk work requires a HRWL.
Scope topics
Source: regulator's own website. Rules Mate links and summarises — we don't republish full statutory text.